Asthma and Allergies

Asthma is diagnosed when one experiences episodes of airway obstruction that is partially reversible. This can cause shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. An asthmatic episode feels somewhat like breathing through a straw while running up stairs or taking a deep breath on a very cold day, holding it in and then trying to take another breath. Breathing is difficult and can be painful. There may be a cough and/or a wheezing or whistling sound with breathing.